AnyTrans – Fast Way to Backup iPad to Laptop

This easy-to-use iOS data transfer tool can let you have a better management of your iPad content. You can download it prior to save your time and then follow this guide to backup iPad to laptop in minutes.

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We have stored a lot of important contents on iPad, such as the photos of birthday party or the important business files. You just don’t want to lose them but unexpected things always happen. So regularly backing up your iPad to laptop is a good habit. It can be your lifesaver if your iPad run into any problem. Here in this guide we will show you 2 ways to help you backup iPad to laptop. Let’s begin.

Part 1. How to Backup iPad to Laptop with iTunes

Step 1. Download the latest version of iTunes and open it > Plug in your iPad.

Step 2. Click on the Device button > Choose Summary.

Step 3. Click on This Computer > Click on Back Up Now option.

Step 4. Go to iTunes > Preference… > Device to check the backup list.

iTunes will not allows you to choose the contents you want to backup, and you can only view the backup files until you try to restore your iPad. And you can lose your iPad data if you try to backup iPad to a new laptop. If you prefer one easier way, just go to Part 2.

Part 2. How to Backup iPad to Laptop with AnyTrans

AnyTrans is one powerful iTunes alternative that can help you backup iPad to laptop easily, including music, photos, videos, iTunes U, books, contacts, notes, apps and more.

It allows you to preview and select the items you want to backup, and you can access and view the backup files anytime you want.

It enables you to transfer the backup files from laptop to iPad without erasing any existing data.

It also allows you to freely transfer files from iPad to laptop/iTunes/external hard drive and vice versa, and even from iDevice to iDevice directly.